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Howard Miller Chaplin III Tripod Grandfather Clock 615069

Partially verified

The Chaplin III, model 615069, is a floor-standing tripod clock produced by Howard Miller. The object features a tall, three-legged base constructed from select hardwoods and veneers finished in a high-gloss white. The clock case houses a quartz, triple-chime Harmonic movement, which requires two C and two D batteries for operation. The movement supports multiple chime options, including Westminster or Ave Maria chimes with quarter-hour strikes, or a Bim Bam chime on the hour. Additional functional features include volume control and an automatic nighttime chime shutoff. The design incorporates polished, chrome-finished metal accents throughout the tripod and clock housing. The stationary white dial is equipped with chrome-finished Arabic numerals, indices, and hands. A polished, chrome-finished pendulum bob is suspended on a white high-gloss wooden stick, integrated into the vertical design of the tripod frame.

Full view of the Howard Miller Chaplin III tripod grandfather clock.
Full view of the Howard Miller Chaplin III tripod grandfather clock. — Howard Miller. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
justaclockcollector.com
Category
Clock · Floor clock
Maker / attribution
Howard Miller
Reference
615069
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
Not established
Source-reported place
Not established

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Design

The Chaplin III floor clock utilizes a tripod support structure fabricated from select hardwoods and veneers. The entirety of the wood components is finished in a high-gloss white, intended to create a visual statement piece. The structure is supported by three legs that meet at the top beneath the clock housing.

Metal accents throughout the tripod legs and the circular clock housing are finished in polished chrome. The pendulum, which consists of a chrome-finished bob, is suspended on a white high-gloss wooden stick that aligns with the vertical aesthetic of the tripod assembly.

Evidence for this section
  • “high-gloss white on select hardwoods and veneers”
  • “polished, chrome-finished metal accents”
  • “polished, chrome-finished pendulum bob is suspended on a white high-gloss finished wooden stick”

Dial and Movement

The clock is powered by a quartz, triple-chime Harmonic movement. This movement relies on battery power, specifically two C and two D batteries. The system allows for adjustable chime functionality, including volume control and an automatic nighttime silence feature.

The dial is stationary and white, featuring Arabic numerals and hour markers finished in chrome. The hands are also chrome-finished, consistent with the exterior metal accents found on the tripod and clock housing.

Evidence for this section
  • “quartz, triple-chime Harmonic movement and requires two C and two D sized batteries”
  • “features volume control and an automatic nighttime chime shutoff option”
  • “stationary white dial with chrome-finished Arabic numerals, hour markers, and hands”

Functional Specifications

The clock offers multiple acoustic configurations. Users may select full Westminster or Ave Maria chimes, which include strikes on the hour as well as 1/4, 1/2, and 3/4 chime sequences. Alternatively, the clock can be set to play only the Westminster chime on the hour or a Bim Bam chime on the hour.

The unit measures 73.5 inches in height, 25.25 inches in width, and 22.75 inches in depth.

Evidence for this section
  • “play your choice of full Westminster or Ave Maria chimes with strike on the hour with 1/4, 1/2, and 3/4 chimes accordingly”
  • “Overall dimensions: 73.5 in height x 25.25 in width x 22.75 in depth”

Open research questions

  • What specific materials are used for the 'select hardwoods' in the tripod construction?
  • Are the chrome-finished accents solid metal or chrome-plated components?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Howard Miller Chaplin III Tripod Grandfather Clock 615069
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerHoward Miller“Howard Miller”
Model Number615069“615069”
Movement TypeQuartz, triple-chime Harmonic movement“quartz, triple-chime Harmonic movement”
Power SourceTwo C and two D batteries“requires two C and two D sized batteries”
Dimensions73.5 in height x 25.25 in width x 22.75 in depth“73.5 in height x 25.25 in width x 22.75 in depth”
ConditionFactory new“Factory new”

Visible details

  • Polished chrome-finished pendulum bob suspended on a white stick
  • Stationary white dial featuring chrome-finished Arabic numerals
  • Chrome-finished tripod leg fittings and hardware
  • Clock housing finished in high-gloss white

Research qualifications

  • Country of manufacture is not specified in the source
  • No production year or date of manufacture is provided
  • Source does not indicate the specific composition of the hardwoods used

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Howard Miller Chaplin III Tripod Grandfather Clock 615069

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 61383c2f60

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